08/09/1982 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Monday, August 9, 1982
10:00 A.M., Upper Keys
Governmental Center,
Plantation Key, Florida
A regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
convened on the above date. Present and answering to roll ca 1
were Commissioner Curt Blair, Commissioner Jerry Hernandez, Jt.,
Commissioner Ken Sorensen, Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey and
Chairman George Dolezal. Also present were Ralph W. White,
Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County
Administrator; members of the County staff and engineering fiY~;
members of the Press and Radio; and interested citizens.
All stood and recited the Lord's Prayer and the Pledc'"
of Allegiance to the Flag.
OPENING OF BIDS
First item of business was the opening of sealed bide
for group life, accidental death and dismemberment, health
insurance, including all County employees and Constitutional
Officers and their employees. Proof of publication was enterEd 12
into the records. The Clerk indicated that he had received rESO- 69
lution and certain letters requesting a delay in the opening c r
the bids until August 23, 1982. Motion was made by Commissiorer
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to postpone tte
bid opening until August 23, 1982 and to accept bids until Aucust
20, 1982 at 5:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by
Commissioner Blair authorizing the County Attorney to represer
Commissioners Harvey and Hernandez in the Windley Key lawsuit 9
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and secondec by
Chairman Dolezal to approve the following items by unanimous
consent:
Board adopted the following resolution authorizing tt e
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe CountJ, 5
Florida, to execute a Contract by and between the Board of Co nty 34
Commissioners for Monroe County, Florida, and Air Florida, In(.,
for security guards.
RESOLUTION NO. 207-1982 99
See Res. Book No. 28 which is incorporated herein by referencE.
Board adopted the following resolution requesting thE
Supervisor of Elections to conduct a Special Referendum Elect on 46
on November 2, 1982, for Municipal Service Taxing District
Numbers 1-C, 2, 5 and 6 and rescinding Resolution No. 199-198 .
RESOLUTION NO. 208-1982
See Res. Book No. 28 which is incorporated herein by referenc. 99
Board adopted the following resolution authorizing tl~
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe Count,
Florida, to execute an Agreement by and between Monroe County 34
Florida, and Anti-Pollution Association, Inc. 123
RESOLUTION NO. 209-1982
See Res. Book No. 28 which is incorporated herein by reference. 99
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The County Attorney's Office was instructed to advert se
a public hearing to be held by the Monroe County Commission in
Plantation Key at the Plantation Key Govenmental Center
Courthouse on October 15, 1982 at 7:30 P.M., in accordance wit
Section 308.06 (17) of the Florida Statutes to determine wheth r
or not the 1982 Proposed Plan of Port Bougainville, located in
North Key Largo, constitutes a substantial deviation from the
approved 1980 plan. Information concerning this development 0
regional impact may be reviewed at the Monroe County Planning nd
Zoning Office located on Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida.
REPORTS ~ RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board approved application for boat slip excavation f r
Jan Den-Hertog.
Board approved application for proposed shoreline
construction at Fat Deer Key for J. L. and R. A. Dutton.
Board approved payment in the amount of $1,560.00 to
Risk Control Associates, Inc., for services rendered.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
Board approved payment of the following bills from
Advertising Budget:
Greater Key West Chamber
Marathon Chamber
$1,900.00
2,800.00
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing was held on an ordinance of the Co un y
of Monroe, Florida, providing that the Code of Ordinances, Cou ty
of Monroe, Florida, be amended by amending Chapter 6, Article
VII, Section 6-229, etc. (Major Development Projects Ordinance.
Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner
Harvey to read the ordinance by title only. Motion carried
unanimously. The County Attorney read the title. No one in t e
audience participated in the discussion. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to
postpone this item until later in the agenda at approximately
5:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishin
Special Assessments and Service Charges for garbage collection
rates, etc. Proof of publication was entered into the records
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Blair to read the ordinance by title only. The
County Attorney read the title. Motion was made by Commission r
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair to reduce the rate
in Section 1 from $9.50 to $8.50 for residential collection an
in Section 2 reduce the increase from ten percent (10%) to fiv
percent (5%). After discussion the motion carried unanimously
Motion was then made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Blair to adopt the following ordinance as amended
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 8-1982
See Ord. Book No.5 which is incorporated herein by reference.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Dr. Phil Dobert, President of Seaside Resort, address d
the Board regarding certain inequities in the rate structure f r
garbage service. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez an
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seconded by Commissioner Blair instructing staff along with tie
Franchisees to prepare written recommendations to the Board t<
rectify those items which were discussed. Motion carried una i-
mously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for install< - 24
tion of daybeacons in Coco Plum Channel, Fat Deer Key, Marathql, 12
Monroe County, Florida. Proof of publication was entered int<
the records. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and
seconded by Chairman Dolezal to authorize the Clerk to open tl~
bids. Motion carried unanimously. The following bids were
received:
Voigt Diving & Marine Construction
Box 2506
Marathon Shores, Florida 33050
$3,200.00
Upper Keys Marine Construction, Inc.
P. O. Box 18AAA
Key Largo, Florida 33037
$2,708.00
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
2nd Street, Stock Island
Keu West, Florida 33040
$4,470.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to refer the bids to staff for a report bc~k.
Motion carried unanimously. Staff reported back later in the
meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconde
by Commissioner Hernandez to award the bid to the low bidder,
Upper Keys Marine Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,708. O.
Motion carried unanimously.
Next item was the opening of sealed bids for installa
tion of daybeacons in Key Colony Beach, Monroe County, Florida
Proof of publication was entered into the records. Motion was 12
made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner 24
Hernandez to authorize the Clerk to open the bids. Motion
carried unanimously. The following bids were received:
Voigt Diving & Marine Construction
Box 2506
Marathon Shores, Florida 33050
$12,000. 0
Upper Keys Marine Construction, Inc.
P. O. Box 18AAA
Key Largo, Florida 33037
$ 5,347. 0
Frank Keevan & Son, Inc.
2nd Street, Stock Island
Key West, Florida 33040
$ 9,700. 0
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Blair to refer the bids to staff for a report bac .
Motion carried unanimously. Staff reported back later in the
meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconde
by Commissioner Hernandez to award the bid to the low bidder,
Upper Keys Marine Construction, Inc., in the amount of $5,347. O.
Motion carried unanimously.
Next item was the opening of sealed proposals for
Plumbing Phase II, Courthouse Annex, Second Floor, County Jail
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by 12
Commissioner Harvey to authorize the Clerk to open the proposa s. 71
Motion carried unanimously. The following bids were received:
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Roberts Plumbing Contractors, Inc.
917 Frances Street
Key West, Florida 33040
$33,300.00
Freeman Construction Company
2617 Patterson Avenue
Key West, Florida 33040
$19,300.00
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to refer the bids to staff for a report
back later in the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Staff
reported back later. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernande
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to award to the lowest pro 0-
sal Freeman Construction Company in the amount of $19,300.00 p r
staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following resolution
5 authorizing the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County to
34 execute an Airport Agreement by and between the County of Monr e,
State of Florida, and B & E Enterprises. Motion carried unani
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 210-1982
99 See Res. Book No. 28 which is incorporated herein by reference
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Next was the continuation of a public hearing concern ng
road abandonment of Beach Road, Matecumbe Beach. Proof of pub i-
cation was previously entered into the records. Motion was ma e
by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Blair to d ny
action on this item. During discussion a motion was made by
93 Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Blair to
121 postpone action on this item for two (2) weeks. Motion carrie
with Commissioner Harvey voting no.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to refer a letter from the Department of
Insurance and Treasurer, requesting renewal of their Lease in he
75 Public Service Building to staff for recommendation and eva-
109 luation and a written report back to the Board. Motion carrie(
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to adopt the following resolution as ame -
ded requesting the Supervisor of Elections to conduct a Specia
46 Referendum Election on November 2, 1982 in Monroe County to
114 determine whether or not the County shall impose a one-cent (. 1)
additional tax on the sale of motor fuel and special fuels sol
in this County as per the provisions of Florida Statute 336.02
and setting forth the question as is to be reflected on the
I Ballot.
RESOLUTION NO. 211-1982
See Res. Book No. 28 which is incorporated herein by reference
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The County Attorney's Office advised the Board that he
deadline for filing an appeal on the Port Largo Airport matter
was August 13, 1982. Motion was made by Commissioner Sorenser
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey instructing the County
Attorney's Office to prepare a lawsuit against the developer nd
owner of the property on which the Port Largo Airport is loca ed
for unjust enrichment. After discussion motion carried with
Mayor Dolezal voting no. Motion was then made by Commissione
Blair and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen instructing the
County Attorney's Office to file an appeal of the Court Order
denying the Injunction on the Port Largo Airport. Motion carr ied
unanimously.
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REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
The Board discussed the lawsuit of Toppino vs. MonroE
County regarding the Batching Plant located on Big Pine Key.
Motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen instructing the County Attorney to file
necessary motions for Final Hearing on this matter. Motion
carried unanimously. Commissioner Blair asked that the Direc or
of the Building and Zoning Department have someone inspect thE
building on the site to determine whether construction was go ng
forth after a stop order had been placed on the building. ThE
Zoning Director is to report back to the Board.
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REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Mr. John Keane, Public Defender, requested funding i
this year's budget for a Translator/Hearings Reporter. Motio
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Hernandez authorizing the transfer of $2,500.00 from General
Revenue Fund Contingency to the Public Defender to provide for 17
contractural services of this nature. Motion carried unani- 92
mously.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Sorensen presented a item to the Board
along with a member of the public indicating a conflict in th 128
County Code regarding a Class "C" air condition license. Aft r 86
discussion the item was postponed by unanimous consent in ordEr
to give the Zoning Director a chance to review and make recomr en-
datlons back to the Board.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Lessler, Director of Zoning, reported that a ten
tative agreement had been reached with the Developer of Port
Bougainville and that a 90 day moratorium had voluntarily beer
placed on the property. After discussion a motion was made b
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advertise a public hearing for October 15, 1982 at 7:30 P.M., at 55
the Plantation Key Governmental Center as previously discusse<. 31
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Chairman
Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen authorizing the
Mayor to execute the Stipulation Agreement to terminate the
lawsuit, Department of Veterans and Community Affairs vs. Mon oe
County per the County Attorney's recommendations. Motion car ied
unanimously. Motion was made by Chairman Dolezal and seconde by
Commissioner Hernandez to approve travel to Tallahassee for
Commissioner Sorensen on August 1 through 3, 1982 to attend t is
meetin. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Board of County Commissioners sat as Board of
Appeals to hearing the following appeals. All Commissioners ere
present. Mr. Howard Bonebrake filed an appeal requesting the
Board of County Commissioners to reverse the decision of the
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Monroe County Zoning Board in consideration of the George CabrE~a
request for a zoning change from BU-2 to BU-3Y, on the North 5(~
feet of the East 200 feet of the West 545 feet of that part of
the swt of the SEt of Section 13, Township 63 South, Range 37
East, Plantation Key. Proof of publication was entered into tt ~
records.
Mr. Arthur Miller, P.A., reprsented Mr. Bonebrake. Mr.
James Hendrick, P.A., represented Mr. Cabrera. After presen-
tation by the Attorneys and Board discussion a motion was made
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to adopt the following resolution denying the appeal and
upholding the findings of the Zoning Board. Roll call vote wa(
taken and carried with Commissioner Blair and Commissioner Har\~y
voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. 212-1982
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See Res. Book No. 28 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Next appeal was filed by Florida Keys Citizens Coalitipn
requesting the Board of County Commissioners to reverse the dec "_
sion of the Monroe County Zoning Board in consideration of the
Key Largo Investors, Inc. IS request for final zoning approval
13 from RU-3, RU-5, RU-5P, BU-l, BU-2 to PUD with a BU-2F and Fina
Major Development and Community Impact Study Approval for Phase
lA of the project known was Carysfort Yacht Club, on property
described as follows:
Parcell - a parcel of land being portions of the Wi c
the NWt and Government Lot 1 of Section 2, Township 60 South,
Range 40 East, Key Largo;
Parcel 2 - a parcel of land lying in the NWt of Sectic
2, Township 60 South, Range 40 East, and the NEt of Section 3,
Township 60 South, Range 40 East, Key Largo.
Proof of publication was entered into the records.
Capt. Ed Davidson represented the Florida Keys Citizen
Coalition. Mr. Fred Tittle, P.A., represented Key Largo
Investors, Inc. (Carysfort Yacht Club). After presentation bj
both parties which were limited because of no transcripts beins
available a motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and second d
by Commissioner Hernandez to adopt the following resolution
denying the appeal and upholding the decision of the Zoning
Board. Motion carried with Commissioner Harvey voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. 213-1982
99 See Res. Book No. 28 which is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business before the Board of
Appeals the regular meeting re-convened.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CLERK TO THE BOARD
Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
Chairman Dolezal to approve the following Warrants for August,
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WAR RAN T S
GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #9829-10676, in the amount of
$1,011,360.97.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND FRS, #90-91, in the amount of
$105,715.24.
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND, #79-80, in th
amount of $31,486.32
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND, #181-184, in the amount of
$515,090.40.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND, #150-153, in the amount of
$286,458.13.
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND, #86-87, in the
amount of $18,615.54.
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT & REPLACEMENT FUND, #32-34, in th
amount of $10,014.33.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND, #6, in the amount of
$6,363.62.
LAW LIBRARY FUND, #62-63, in the amount of $1,438.20.
CARD SOUND BRIDGE REVENUE FUND, #100-103, in the amou t
of $28,042.73.
MSD TAX DISTRICT, #269-271, in the amount of
$193,205.42.
WORKMENS COMPENSATION, #314-317, in the amount of
$2,906.76.
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND, #22-23, in the amount of
$2,906.76.
1981 IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND, #4, in the amount of
$114,786.25.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Harvey and secon ed
by Mayor Dolezal to recess the meeting and all public hearings
until 9:00 A.M., August 10, 1982 at Cheeca Lodge, Islamorada,
Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Meeting Board of County
Commissioners Re-convened
August 10, 1982 - 9:00 A.M.
Cheeca Lodge, Islamorada
Continued from August 9, 1982
The recessed regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners recovened with Commissioners Blair, Hernandez,
Sorensen and Chairman Dolezal present. Also present were Ralp
W. White, Clerk; Lucien Proby, County Attorney, Kermit Lewin,
County Administrator; County staff; members of the Press and
Radio; and general public.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A public hearing was held for the purpose of receivin
any comments on the proposed Second Supplemental Fine and
Forfeiture Fund Budget for FY beginning October 1, 1981 and
ending September 30, 1982. Proof of publication was entered i to
the records. No one in the audience addressed the Board. Mot on
was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner
Blair to approve the amended Budget of the Fine and Forfeiture
Account as follows:
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Taxes (2,029,244,920 x .001886)
State Revenue Sharing
Fines
*LETF
LEEA
Civil Filings
Interest Earnings
*Ocean Reef
*Air Florida
*STEP
Refunds
$ 3,827,156.
55,000.
655,000.
23,171.
12,500.
55,000.
15,000.
38,688.
65,082.
115,400.
1,000.
4,862,997.
231,033.
4,631,964.
667,000.
1,396,773.
$ 6,695,737.
131,500.
5,873,124.
100,000.
23,171.
35,283.
20,045.
12,614.
500,000.
6,695,737.
Total
Less 5% (not including *)
Total
Estimated Cash Balance Forward
*Tax Anticipation Note Proceeds
Total Revenues
Witness Fees
Sheriff's Budget
Sheriff's (W/C & Ins)
LE TF
Other Law Enforcement (Guards)
LEEA
Contingency
Reserve for Cash Balance
Motion carried unanimously.
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A public hearing was held pursuant to the provisions
Title 31 C.F.R. 51.13 (b) for the purpose of receiving oral
and/or written comments on the proposed use of the following
Revenue Sharing Funds:
Unappropriated Entitle Funds as of
September 30, 1981
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Revenue Sharing Allocation Entitlement
Period 14 (October 1, 1982 thru
September 30, 1983)
Total
$697,354.00
$697,354.00
Proof of publication was entered into the records. No one fro
the public addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commission
Sorensen and seconded by Commissioner Blair to approve the
proposed use of the Federal Revenue Sharing monies as follows:
Building, Planning & Zoning - Salaries
Courthouse & Annexes - Utilities
Other Administrative Bldgs. - Utilities
Parks & Beaches - Utilities
County Home - Salaries
$233,891.66
145,000.00
115,000.00
36,500.00
166,962.34
697,354.00
Motion carried unanimously.
At this point Commissioner Harvey joined the meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
The public hearing of August 9, 1982 on an ordinance
amending Chapter 6, Article VII, Section 6-229 of the Monroe
County Code concerning Major Development Projects was continuec.
Proof of publication was previously entered into the records. 93
Members of the public addressed the Board concerning the impac 84
of this ordinance if passed. Motion was made by Commissioner 128
Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to continue thE
public hearing until August 23, 1982 and that notices be place<
in the newspapers. During discussion this motion was withdrawr.
Motion was then made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by
Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following ordinance by amendirg
Chapter 6, Article VII, Section 6-229 of the Monroe County COdE.
After discussion roll call vote was taken and failed with
Commissioner Hernandez, Commissioner Sorensen, and Chairman
Dolezal voting no.
BOARD OF APPEALS
The Board of County Commissioners sat as the Board 0
Appeals to consider the following appeals. 13
Mr. Frank Gil filed an appeal requesting that the Bo rd
of County Commissioners reverse the decision of the Monroe Cou ty
Board of Adjustment in the consideration of a dimensional
variance requested by Islamorada Rex, Ltd., for a variance of I
feet, to erect a sign within 10 feet of the right-of-way, on L< t
11 of the "Map of the Townsite of Islamorada", as recorded in
Plat Book 1, page 48 together with that certain unnamed parcel of
land lying between lot 11 and the Florida East Railway right-o -
way and being more particularly described by metes and bounds,
all being located in Section 28, Township 63 South, Range 37
East, Upper Matecumbe Key, zoned BU-2. Proof of publication w s
entered into the records.
Mr. Gil was not present and no one appeared on behal
of the appeal. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Blair to adopt the following resoluti<n
denying the appeal and uphold the Board of Adjustment. Motion
carried with Commissioner Sorensen absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 214-1982
See Res. Book No. 28 which is incorporated herein by reference 99
Mr. Frank Gil filed an appeal requesting that the Bo rd
of County Commissioners reverse the decision of the Monroe Cou ty
Board of Adjustment in the consideration of a dimensional 13
variance requested by Largo, Ltd., for a variance of 5 feet, t
erect a sign within 10 feet of the right-of-way, on Lots 9 and
10, Block 6 of Lazy Lagoon Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Bo k
2, page 126 and located in Section 33, Township 61 South, Rang
39 East, Key Largo, zoned BU-2. Proof of publication was ente ed
into the records.
Mr. Gil was not present and no one appeared on behal
of the appeal. Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and
seconded by Commissioner Blair to adopt the following resoluti n
denying the appeal and uphold the Board of Adjustment. Motion
carried with Commissioner Sorensen absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 215-1982
See Res. Book No. 28 which is incorporated herein by reference 99
There being no further business before the Board of
Appeal the regular meeting re-convened.
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REPORTS! RECOMMENDATIONS Qf COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Sorensen and seconde<
by Commissioner Blair to accept the proposal from Certified
Reporting Services for stenographic services for the Zoning Bocrd
and Board of Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Sorensen then discussed certain revisiol s
he would like to have made in the way of an Administrative Ord ~
regarding Zoning Appeals. Motion was made by Commissioner
Sorensen and seconded by Mayor Dolezal to proceed with a revis pn
to the County Code regarding how a Zoning Appeal is taken to tt~
Board of County Commissioners and that specific detailed instrl~-
tions be outlined in said revisions and that the County
Administrator is to develop immediately an Administrative Order
which would implement a procedure for the timely filing of
appeals and transcripts in matters of records. Motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business before the Board the
regular meeting was adjourned by the Chairman.
A special meeting of the Board of County Commissioner
convened on August 10, 1982 at 9:00 A.M., at the Cheeca Lodge,
Islamorada, Florida. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioners Blair, Harvey, Hernandez, Sorensen and Chairman
Dolezal. Also present were Ralph W. White, Clerk; Lucien Probj,
County Attorney; Kermit Lewin, County Administrator; members of
County staff; members of the Press and Radio; and general publi .
Purpose of the meeting was for the process of reviewing the prc~
posed Budget for fiscal year 1982-83.
After opening statements by the Clerk and lengthy
questions by the Board, a motion was made by Commissioner Blair
and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to instruct the County
Administrator to make additional reductions in the amount of
$170,911.73 and to review the budgets thoroughly with the
Department Heads and submit a Budget to the Clerk by August 13,
1982. During discussion Commissioner Sorensen attempted to
amend the motion regarding the "Translator" issue to be placed
back on Referendum. Commissioner Sorensen withdrew his amend-
ment. Motion carried unanimously.
The County Administrator advised the Board that it wa
his intention to reduce the Monroe County Advertising Commissio
funding for fiscal year 1982-83 by $75,000.00 and to reduce the
Contingency Account in the General Revenue Fund by approximatelv
$100,000.00. He also indicated that the funding for the
Translator would be included in the Budget in the amount of
$461,205.00 requiring a .25 millage assessment. Motion was thE
made by Chairman Dolezal and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez
to approve the Budgets of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
fiscal year 1982-83 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by
Commissioner Sorensen to approve the Budget of the Property
Appraiser as adjusted by the Department of Revenue for fiscal
year 1982-83. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Sorensen and seconded by Chairman Dolezal to appro e
the tentatiave Budget of the Tax Collector for fiscal year
1982-83. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hernandez and seconded by Commissioner Sorensen to
approve the Budgets of the Supervisor of Elections as submitted
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Dolezal advised the Board that there would b
a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to be
held in Marathon on August 16, 1982 at 10:00 A.M.,for the purpo e
of having a balanced Budget presented by the Budget Officer, th
Clerk of the Circuit Court. The time of the meeting will be
forthcoming from the Clerk's Office.
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Mr. Parrish representing the Veterans Council addres
the Board asking that the Director of Veterans Affairs' positi
be up-graded under the Personnel Policies and Procedures. The
County Administrator was instructed to look into this matter a
report back to the Board with recommendations. Motion was the
made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Harvey
instruct the Attorneys to prepare alternatives and, if necessa
a lawsuit regarding state mandated services which are not fund
by the State and enacted by the Legislature.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez and second
by Commissioner Sorensen to adjourn the special meeting. Moti
carried unanimously.
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